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Earthquakes

Underneath our feet, the Earth is not still. Hard shields of rock called plates float on fiery hot molten rock called magma. These plates pull apart or push against each other, building energy until suddenly something gives way. The sudden release of energy causes an earthquake. Some are barely noticeable. Others are cataclysmic.
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Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 1,700 as rescuers dig through debris with hands

Myanmar and China rescuers search for victims at the Sky Villa in Mandalay, Myanmar, 30 March 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE

Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 1,700 as rescuers dig through debris with hands

Turkey’s earthquake survivors still struggle one year later

Volcano erupts on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula after weeks of earthquake activity

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes northwestern Chinese province of Gansu

World not adequately prepared for natural disasters, report says

New Banksy mural ‘Valentine’s Day Mascara’ revealed in small English town

Hong Kong to send HK$30 million worth of supplies for Turkey earthquake relief

Turkey and Syria hit with devastating earthquake, killing thousands

Hongkongers shaken as 3.6-magnitude quake strikes near southeast China coast

What caused the Indonesia tsunami and earthquake? Scientists still aren't sure

Here's how you can help the victims of the Indonesia earthquake and tsunami

Indonesia tsunami and earthquake 2018: volcano eruption adds to woes on Sulawesi

What is liquefaction and how did it make the Indonesia earthquake and tsunami worse?

Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 1,700 as rescuers dig through debris with hands

Turkey’s earthquake survivors still struggle one year later

Volcano erupts on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula after weeks of earthquake activity

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes northwestern Chinese province of Gansu

World not adequately prepared for natural disasters, report says

New Banksy mural ‘Valentine’s Day Mascara’ revealed in small English town

Hong Kong to send HK$30 million worth of supplies for Turkey earthquake relief

Turkey and Syria hit with devastating earthquake, killing thousands

Hongkongers shaken as 3.6-magnitude quake strikes near southeast China coast

What caused the Indonesia tsunami and earthquake? Scientists still aren't sure

Here's how you can help the victims of the Indonesia earthquake and tsunami

Indonesia tsunami and earthquake 2018: volcano eruption adds to woes on Sulawesi

What is liquefaction and how did it make the Indonesia earthquake and tsunami worse?

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